Friend's AI Pendant Faces Shipment Delays, Shifts Focus to Hardware
Friend, a budding startup known for its AI companion necklace, has hit a snag with delayed shipments, pushing the expected release from Q1 to Q3 2025. The delay, due to hardware design tweaks, underscores a shift from their chatbot services to hardware focus. CEO Avi Schiffmann remains optimistic, emphasizing the distinct purposes between digital and physical AI companions.
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